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  • BLUES NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR 2015 SUPER RUGBY

    Oct 29, 14 • 2856 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BLUES NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR 2015 SUPER RUGBY

      In their second year as a stand-alone organisation, the Blues believe their 2015 season will provide the platform for sustained success in the Super Rugby competition.   The Blues today named a 38-strong team largely based on players from within...

  • COWAN BACK FOR 10TH SEASON WITH THE FORCE

    Oct 28, 14 • 2334 Views • Australia, General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on COWAN BACK FOR 10TH SEASON WITH THE FORCE

    Inaugural Western Force squad member Pek Cowan has re-signed with the Western Force for a further two seasons, ensuring he will be a part of the club’s 10th season in Asteron Life Super Rugby in 2015.   The 28-year-old formed an established starting...

  • STEPHEN MOORE EXTENDS TIME WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY THROUGH TO 2016

    Oct 27, 14 • 2181 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on STEPHEN MOORE EXTENDS TIME WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY THROUGH TO 2016

      Qantas Wallabies and ACT Brumbies hooker Stephen Moore has committed his future to Australian Rugby after signing a one-year contract extension that will take him through until 2016. The 31-year-old hooker became the 81st player to captain the Wallabies,...

  • BUILDCORP NRC – SEMI-FINAL RESULTS

    Oct 26, 14 • 1842 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NRC – SEMI-FINAL RESULTS

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City and Property Club Perth Spirit have booked their places in the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Final following strong performances over the weekend that saw the top ranked sides – Melbourne Rising and...

  • DEFENSIVE SPIRIT SEES PERTH INTO GRAND FINAL

    Oct 25, 14 • 2371 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on DEFENSIVE SPIRIT SEES PERTH INTO GRAND FINAL

    The Perth Spirit has ended the Melbourne Rising’s undefeated run today with a 45-29 victory at AAMI Park and will now contest the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) next Saturday against Brisbane City in Brisbane.   The Spirit led...

  • JAPAN CONFIRMED AS THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR SUPER RUGBY’S 18TH TEAM

    Oct 24, 14 • 3089 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on JAPAN CONFIRMED AS THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR SUPER RUGBY’S 18TH TEAM

    Following a meeting of the Executive Committee, SANZAR has informed the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) that it is the preferred candidate for Super Rugby’s 18th team when the competition expands in 2016. SANZAR Chief Executive Greg Peters said,...

  • BUILDCORP NRC – SEMI-FINAL: MELBOURNE RISING v PERTH SPIRIT

    Oct 24, 14 • 1944 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NRC – SEMI-FINAL: MELBOURNE RISING v PERTH SPIRIT

    The Perth Spirit is preparing for their semi-final clash with the Melbourne Rising this Saturday, 25 October in the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC). Last time they met in Round Four, the Rising took the spoils, 44-24, and the Spirit will...

  • New Zealand Rugby and SANZAR sign agreement with SKY

    Oct 24, 14 • 2273 Views • General News, International, New Zealand, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby and SANZAR sign agreement with SKY

    New Zealand Rugby and its SANZAR partners have signed a conditional five year agreement with SKY for media rights in New Zealand from 2016. “We are thrilled to have achieved what is a great result for rugby in this country,” said Steve Tew, Chief...

  • HAYLETT-PETTY & LACEY PROMOTED TO FORCE SQUAD

    Oct 24, 14 • 2032 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY & LACEY PROMOTED TO FORCE SQUAD

    The Western Force has included local products Ross Haylett-Petty (No.8) and Brad Lacey (wing) as two of five Extended Playing Squad (EPS) contracted players in its squad for the club’s 10th Asteron Life Super Rugby season in 2015. The Australian Under 20...

  • Auckland Storm team named for Womens Provincial Championship final

    Oct 24, 14 • 1958 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on Auckland Storm team named for Womens Provincial Championship final

    While the venue may not be familiar, playing rugby at this time of year certainly is for the Auckland Storm as their prepare for this weekend’s Women’s Provincial Championship final at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth. Progressing to their 14th consecutive...

  • ISRAEL FOLAU NAMED 2014 JOHN EALES MEDALLIST

    Oct 24, 14 • 2272 Views • Australia, General News, International • • Comments Off on ISRAEL FOLAU NAMED 2014 JOHN EALES MEDALLIST

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Qantas Wallabies and New South Wales Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been handed the ultimate honour in Australian Rugby after tonight being named the John Eales Medallist for 2014. At Rugby’s night of nights, the ARU...

  • THE SHARKS APPOINT GARY GOLD

    Oct 24, 14 • 2956 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on THE SHARKS APPOINT GARY GOLD

    Photo: Ruby Wolff The Sharks CEO John Smit today confirmed the appointment of former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold as The Sharks new Director of Rugby. 47-year-old Gold, who is currently Head Coach of Top League Japanese Club Kobelco Steelers, has...

  • SPIRIT SEEKS RISING REDEMPTION IN SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWN

    Oct 23, 14 • 2647 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on SPIRIT SEEKS RISING REDEMPTION IN SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWN

    The Perth Spirit will use a mix of Western Australian club and Super Rugby experienced players to tackle the unbeaten Melbourne Rising in the semi-final of the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) this Saturday. The Rising’s claimed the...

  • Prince Harry joins teachers learning to coach rugby as part of England Rugby’s All Schools programme

    Oct 20, 14 • 2760 Views • Europe, General News, School • • Comments Off on Prince Harry joins teachers learning to coach rugby as part of England Rugby’s All Schools programme

    Prince Harry today joined teachers and student volunteers for a training session to remember at Eccles RFC in Greater Manchester, alongside Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Sarah Hunter. This was Prince Harry’s second visit in his role as Patron of All...

  • 2014 Maori All Blacks squad named

    Oct 20, 14 • 2775 Views • General News, International, New Zealand • • Comments Off on 2014 Maori All Blacks squad named

    The Māori All Blacks squad to take on Japan next month was named in Wellington today and features 11 new caps. The team will be captained by Chiefs midfield back Charlie Ngatai with Tasman loose forward Shane Christie as vice-captain. While New Zealand Rugby...

  • Leopards are the APC Champs

    Oct 20, 14 • 2801 Views • Club Rugby, General News, South Africa • • Comments Off on Leopards are the APC Champs

    The Leopards on Saturday showed nerves of steel in the national Amateur Provincial Championship final against Emerging Western Province in Potchefstroom for a 33-30 victory and the title. The Amateur Provincial Champions are crowned each year following a...

  • BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS CONFIRMED

    Oct 19, 14 • 2189 Views • Australia, General News, National • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NRC SEMI FINALS CONFIRMED

    The Buildcorp NRC Semi-Finals kick off on Friday night with Charles Sturt University NSW Country Eagles hosting McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City on the NSW Central Coast. The second Semi-Final will be played on Saturday afternoon, with Melbourne Rising...

  • Heartland XV for Cook Islands tour named

    Oct 19, 14 • 1779 Views • General News, New Zealand • • Comments Off on Heartland XV for Cook Islands tour named

    The best players from Pink Batts Heartland Championship have been named in the Heartland XV to play three matches, including two in the Cook Islands, by Head Coach Kurt McQuilkin today. The 24-strong squad will play New Zealand Marist XV on 8 November before...

  • SPIRITED COMEBACK NOT ENOUGH AGAINST EAGLES

    Oct 18, 14 • 1955 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on SPIRITED COMEBACK NOT ENOUGH AGAINST EAGLES

    Two late tries to replacement scrumhalf, Michael Ruru, has seen the Perth Spirit come agonisingly close in a 40-34 loss to the NSW Country Eagles this evening in Dubbo in the final round of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) season. Despite the...

  • BUILDCORP NRC – WEEK 9: NSW COUNTRY EAGLES v PERTH SPIRIT

    Oct 17, 14 • 1979 Views • Australia, General News • • Comments Off on BUILDCORP NRC – WEEK 9: NSW COUNTRY EAGLES v PERTH SPIRIT

    Finals are on the line when the Perth Spirit takes on the NSW Country Eagles in Dubbo on Saturday, 18 October. The Spirit currently sits fourth on the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) ladder and will secure a finals berth with victory over the...

  • BOYD KILLINGWORTH TO FACE JUDICIAL HEARING

    Oct 15, 14 • 1978 Views • Australia, General News, National • • Comments Off on BOYD KILLINGWORTH TO FACE JUDICIAL HEARING

    Macquarie University North Harbour Rays flanker Boyd Killingworth has been cited for allegedly lifting a player from the ground and driving that player into the ground during their Round 8 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship match against McInnes Wilson...

  • Guinness PRO12 log

    Oct 14, 14 • 3093 Views • Europe, General News, National • • Comments Off on Guinness PRO12 log

    Pos Team P W D L F A PD TF TA TBP LBP Pts 1 Glasgow 17 13 0 4 397 265 +132 44 23 5 0 57 2 Ulster 17 11 1 5 402 270 +132 45 24 4 3 53 3 Munster 17 11 1 5 402 275 +127 44 20 4 3 [&hellip...

  • Buildcorp National Rugby Championship All Results

    Oct 14, 14 • 2539 Views • Australia, General News, National • • Comments Off on Buildcorp National Rugby Championship All Results

    ROUND 1 Date Home Team Away Team Venue Kick Off Time Results Thurs 21 Aug Brisbane City Sydney Stars Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane 7.35pm 45 – 20 Sat 23 Aug UC Vikings Perth Spirit Viking Park, Canberra 2.30pm 23 – 28 Sat 23 Aug NSW Country Eagles...

  • Rasivhenge on sabbatical in Australia

    Oct 13, 14 • 4773 Views • General News, Sevens World Series, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Rasivhenge on sabbatical in Australia

    South African referee Rasta Rasivhenge, one of the most experienced match officials in the HSBC Sevens World Series, will be based in Australia for the foreseeable future as he has opted to take a sabbatical from the local game. Rasivhenge, who refereed the...

  • Guinness Pro 12 Results and Fixtures

    Oct 13, 14 • 5199 Views • Europe, General News, National • • Comments Off on Guinness Pro 12 Results and Fixtures

    Pro 12 Results and Fixtures (Courtesy of Guinness Pro 12) (Some times to follow) Date Time Home Score- Away Venue Round 1 Fri 5 Sep 19:35 Munster Rugby 13 – 14 Edinburgh Rugby Thomond Park   Fri 5 Sep 19:35 Ospreys 44 – 13 Benetton Treviso...